MC Loph
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1973
MC Loph | |
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| Born | Nwaozor Obiajulu 1973 |
| Origin | Umunze, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Died | 14 September 2011 (aged 37–38) |
| Genres | Nigerian hip hop, Igbo rap |
| Occupations | Rapper, DJ |
| Years active | 1990s–2011 |
MC Loph (1973 – 14 September 2011), born Nwaozor Obiajulu, was a Nigerian rapper and disc jockey known for his contributions to the Igbo rap genre. He rose to national prominence with his remix of highlife legend Chief Osita Osadebe classic song, "Osondi Owendi", featuring Flavour N'abania.[1]
MC Loph studied Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he began his music career. He rapped in Igbo and Pidgin English and became a key figure in Eastern Nigeria's hip hop scene.[2]
In 2007, MC Loph gained widespread fame with his remix of Chief Osita Osadebe's "Osondi Owendi", released under EastSyde Records and featuring Flavour N'abania. The song received significant airplay and introduced Igbo rap to a broader national audience.[3]